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The GifT of ChanGe (TGoC): Small ChanGe addS Up To aCCompliSh a GreaT deal of Good

The Gift of Change is an annual coin bank campaign which encourages mall shoppers to donate loose change. Started in 1997, TGOC first turned the Jaime Cardinal Sin Village (JCS Village) of the Serviam Foundation into a model community through the set-up of a school providing tuition-free education, and the construction of a church and housing buildings which promoted community-run and personal businesses as well as improved the living conditions of the community. While the campaign continues to support the JCS Village, it has since widened its reach. In 2013, the campaign gave assistance to beneficiaries from all over the Philippines. These include Caritas Cavite; Lipa Archdiocesean Social Action Commission, Batangas; Sacred Heart Parish, Cebu; Mission Schools, Iloilo; Negrense Volunteers for Change, Bacolod; St. Anthony Academy, Dumaguete; Pastoral Care for Children of Archdiocese, Cagayan de Oro; and Santa Cruz Mission School, General Santos City.

TGoC relief operaTionS: GivinG aSSiSTanCe To ThoSe affeCTed by naTUral CalamiTieS

With the country beset by numerous calamities in 2013, The Gift of Change endeavored to ease the suffering of victims through an emergency disaster relief campaign. A total of 2,908 food packs

were sent to the residents of earthquake and typhoon ravaged Cebu, Tacloban, Iloilo and Roxas, funded by TGOC coin banks and private donors. In addition, a total of 487 aid boxes were sent to Cebu, Tacloban, Iloilo and Roxas donated by shoppers and office building locators.

TGoC rp lipa benefiCiary parTnerS wiTh STop hUnGer now

Children are the most vulnerable victims in any calamity. Recognizing this, TGOC RP Lipa partnered with Stop Hunger Now, an international hunger relief organization that coordinates the distribution of food and life-saving aid around the world. This collaboration enabled volunteers to package 30,000 dehydrated, nutritious and high protein meals to be used in times of disaster and in school or parish feeding programs.

robinSonS mallS ChriSTmaS Tree of hope To benefiT viCTimS of Typhoon yolanda

The Robinsons Malls Christmas Tree of Hope campaign this year was a donation drive in partnership with Caritas Foundation to raise funds for the victims of typhoon Yolanda. Selected Robinsons Malls set up Christmas trees and for every P100 donated, a donor was given a Christmas ball to hang on a tree along with a card, signifying his participation in the cause. Robinsons Trees of Hope were erected at Robinsons Galleria, Robinsons Place Manila, Robinsons Magnolia and Robinsons Metro East.

wiSh Upon a STar

Wish Upon a Star was a Christmas campaign where shoppers in select malls sponsored gifts for children beneficiaries, culminating in a gift-giving event. Beneficiaries included children from Suntown Camp (children with cancer), the Department of Education (special needs children), the National Commission for Indigenous People, the Rotary Club of Bacolod City (typhoon Yolanda victims from Cadiz), the barangays in the hinterlands of Dumaguete, the Oriental Negros Children’s Advocacy network and Rotary Club Central of Iloilo.

yoUr poCkeT ChanGe Can ChanGe Their liveS: Clean waTer To promoTe healTh for all

A 10 peso donation for an eco bag enabled shoppers to contribute to this life-saving project to bring low-cost clean water technology to communities and reduce the incidence of child mortality. Working with the Vincentian Mission, Robinsons Malls successfully brought clean water technology to rural and urban poor communities in the Philippines vulnerable to waterborne diseases.

The first 3 clean water systems have already been turned over to the Vincentian Mission.

Corporate Social Responsibility

The meal packaging event at Robinsons Place Lipa.

Pre-school students and teachers of Jaime Cardinal Sin Learning Center Robinsons Place Manila.

Volunteers to packaged nutritious meals for future disaster relief operations and feeding programs.

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These were installed in 3 mission centers in Metro Manila: Hospicio De San Jose, DC Rendu Center and Bagong Silangan Vincentian Center. The program continues to work towards helping 50,000 children in 50 communities have effective and sustainable water systems.

robinSonS mallS enTrep Corner:enCoUraGinG yoUnG enTrepreneUrS and fUTUre bUSineSS leaderS

The Robinsons Malls Entrep Corner was created as a platform where students can develop confidence through experiential learning. Meant to hone the entrepreneurial talents of college students, the Robinsons Malls Entrep Corner gives them a chance to showcase their products and services in the various malls. 3,000 students have benefited from the program since it was launched 8 years ago and the number continues to grow. Partner schools include Miriam College, St. Paul University in Quezon City, De La Salle University Dasmariñas, De La Salle Lipa, and Silliman University.

robinSonS mallS linGkod pinoy CenTer (rmlpC): a dediCaTion To Serve The pUbliC beTTer

Lingkod Pinoy Centers in select Robinsons Malls make it easier for the public to transact business with various government agencies. By designating areas for satellite operations of important agencies, the Robinsons Malls

become safe venues where the Filipinos can comfortably apply for important documents such as passports, NBI clearances, LTO drivers’ licenses, among others.

At present, there are 13 government agencies in 22 RMLPCs nationwide. Among these are the Social Security System (SSS); Government Service Insurance System (GSIS); Land Transportation Office (LTO); Department of Tourism (DOT); Land Registration Authority (LRA); National Bureau of Investigation (NBI); Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth); and Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). Over 5 million Filipinos have been served at various Lingkod Pinoy Centers in Robinsons Malls located throughout the country.

for The environmenT: oUr rooTS, oUr homeS

Our Roots, Our Homes is a tree planting project which aims to increase awareness for environmental issues and encourage active participation from employees and the community. In 2013, a total of 300 saplings were planted in designated areas in San Fernando, Pampanga; Laoag City, Ilocos Norte; and Lumbia, Cagayan de Oro.

environmenTal SUSTainabiliTy proGramS

Energy Conservation Program (ENERCON)

The ENERCON Program is implemented in all RLC projects. It involves simple but highly

effective energy measures such as purchasing low energy consumption equipment. Likewise, RLC has invested in new technology, including ozone-friendly refrigerants, which prevent further ozone depletion.

Non-Chemical Water Treatment Program

In certain malls, no chemicals are used in the treatment of condenser water in cooling towers. This means that no harmful chemicals are released which could contaminate ground and other water sources, resulting in more efficient recycling of wastewater.

Wastewater Recovery Program

RLC recognizes the importance of an intelligent use of water resources. Through this program, wastewater is treated, filtered and reused, leading to zero wastewater discharge to public sewers. Several RLC hotels and malls now use 100% recycled wastewater for their toilets and irrigation requirements. Good water quality is ensured through monthly testing by RLC’s Corporate Laboratory which is accredited by DENR and recognized by the DOH.

Solid Waste Management

Mall tenants, RLC offices, shoppers and guests are encouraged to adopt the discipline of properly segregating waste. With this program, RLC supports recycling effects as waste is separated and segregated into four types: plastics, cans, paper and food for proper disposal.

4th year Entrepreneurship students of Miriam College.Robinsons Homes employees with students of Magnificat Child Development Center.

Students of St. Paul’s Conversion Learning Center in Bingawan, Iloilo.

RLC employees with mall tenants volunteered in relief operations in Cebu.